Engineering Project Manager (Fixed Term)

Job Summary

The Hotel Engineering Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all capital and operating projects within the Engineering division. This role oversees the entire project lifecycle including bid processes coordination contractor management and billing ensuring successful execution of assigned projects. The position requires strong leadership in managing consultants vendors suppliers and contractors while maintaining strict adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards. The Project Manager ensures compliance with local permitting procedures safety regulations and building codes while minimising disruptions to guest experience. Additionally the role supports property standards life safety systems and promotes exceptional customer service by fostering a positive guest environment and driving continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in project management engineering maintenance or related professional area.
AND/OR
Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction Engineering Mechanics or related major; 4 years experience in engineering and maintenance project management or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Managing Engineering Projects and Budgets
Oversees implementation and execution of approved capital and operating projects including development of project specifications part/product sourcing labor planning and management of bidding services.
Develops requisitions and presentations for capital projects.
Assists in developing annual capital/operating budgets and planning project requests.
Identifies qualifies and negotiates general contracts for capital operating and special event projects.
Manages ongoing and daily performance of consultants vendors suppliers and contractors.
Develops and manages project timelines to ensure goals are achieved and minimize guest experience impact.
Verifies contractors and vendors adhere to local permitting procedures.
Manages project-related permits and inspection requests.
Specifies or creates configuration management methods for projects.
Performs routine project inspections to verify quality control compliance with building codes and adherence to specifications.
Prepares project progress reports detailing timelines delays and cost adherence.
Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations MSDS requirements and safety precautions.
Compiles and presents updates to owners and senior leaders on all capex projects.
Partners with finance team regarding payments cashflow and capex management process.

Maintaining Property Standards
Verifies building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.
Ensures property life safety systems are maintained (firefighting equipment sprinkler systems alarm systems).

Promoting Exceptional Customer Service
Displays leadership in guest hospitality exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Reviews comment cards guest satisfaction results and other data to identify improvement areas.
Shares plans with property leadership and ensures corrective actions are taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
Strives to improve service performance.

Key Competencies & Skills
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of building codes safety regulations and permitting processes.
Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Leadership and team management capabilities.
Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
Commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellence.

Performance Metrics
Timely completion of projects within budget.
Compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Minimal disruption to guest experience.
Positive vendor and contractor relationships.
Continuous improvement in guest satisfaction scores.